Nastia Hnatov’s attentiveness to and curiosity for the subtle beauty of her world have influenced the artist's work in both subject matter and style. Hnatov focuses on symbolizing the life experiences that inspire each piece through an often dark, but playful, lens. By continually experimenting with new media, textures, and subjects, Hnatov’s journey through art and writing has allowed for a creative catharsis that brings a feeling of [dis]comfort to her audience.
EDUCATION
2026 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BA in Studio Art
BA in English and Comparative Literature, Concentration in Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing
Senior Honors Thesis in Studio Art: A mixed media and sculpture art exhibition examining overstimulation and overconsumption in America’s youth
Advisors: Yun-Dong Nam (Professor) and Lien Truong (Associate Professor)
2026 Honors Carolina
highly competitive, four-year academic program enrolling 10% of each class
2021 North Carolina Governor’s School, Art Concentration
highly competitive, five-week academic program for gifted and talented students
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025 Art in Bloom, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC
2024 Art in Bloom, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC
2022 Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
2021 The Experience, High Point, NC
2019 Teens, Inspired, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC
AWARDS
2022 Purchase Award, Arendell Parrott Academy, Kinston, NC
1st Place, Third District of North Carolina Congressional Art Competition
2021 3rd Place, Third District of North Carolina Congressional Art Competition
2019 Southern Teachers Agency Student Art Contest
COMMISSIONS
2024 Sanctuary, Chapel Hill, NC, Commissioned by The Tarpeggios
2023 Modern Ecstasy, Chapel Hill, NC, Commissioned by The Tarpeggios
Home, Raleigh, NC
2022 Obelisk Award, Raleigh, NC, Commissioned by North Carolina Association of School
Administrators for the Metrographics Printing North Carolina Showcase
2020 Taryn, Kinston, NC
2018 100 Days, Kinston, NC, Commissioned by Arendell Parrott Academy
TEACHING
2025 ArtsCamp Instructor, The ArtsCenter, Carrboro, NC
Courses: Color Theory, Mixed Media
2019-2025 Violin Teacher, Self-Employed, Greenville & Chapel Hill, NC
COLLECTIONS
Private Collection, Greenville, NC
Private Collection, Kinston, NC
Private Collection, Toronto, ON, Canada
Private Collection, Dnipro, Ukraine